Saint1st century · Feast July 22
Also known as Mary of Magdala, Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles
A healed disciple who followed Jesus faithfully, remained near the Cross and became the first herald of the Resurrection to the apostles.
The Gospels identify Mary Magdalene as a woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons and as a disciple who supported his ministry. She witnessed the Crucifixion and burial and came to the tomb in grief. The risen Christ called her by name and sent her to announce the Resurrection to the disciples.
Mary lived in first-century Galilee and Judea, where women’s testimony and public religious roles were often socially restricted.
Grateful discipleship, faithful presence, courageous witness and love transformed by the Resurrection.
Mary Magdalene speaks to people rebuilding life after healing, grieving someone they love or discovering that their testimony matters.
People turn to St Mary Magdalene in matters of:
Risen Lord, through St Mary Magdalene’s intercession heal what binds us and send us to speak hope with courage and love. Amen.
c. 27–30
Receives healing and follows Jesus as a disciple
c. 30–33
Witnesses the Crucifixion and burial of Jesus
c. 30–33
Meets the risen Christ and announces the Resurrection to the apostles
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